Thomas Mark Chlebek

**** * ****** **, ******* IL 60642

abhnj1@r.postjobfree.com, 734-***-****

Professional Experience:

Pactiv Corporation / Bedford Park, IL

Packaging Engineer - Contractor (October 2010 - February 2011)

. Developed packaging specifications for current and new product

formulations.

. Engineered Bill of Material change orders.

. Improved manufacturing efficiency through problem solving.

. Calculated cost estimates for new packaging configurations.

. Supported Marketing Group's objectives with new package designs, cost

effective material alternatives and new technology.

Abbott Laboratories / North Chicago, IL

Packaging Engineer - Contractor (May 2009 - September 2010)

. Developed package configurations and structures for new market

introductions.

. Resolved production issues related to packaging equipment and

commodities.

. Created packaging documentation for filings and critical product

launches.

. Provided packaging commodity support for third party manufacturer and

third party customer projects.

. Tested packaging, evaluated results and authored test conclusion

reports.

Caterpillar Inc / Mossville, IL

Packaging Engineer - Contractor (August 2008 - December 2008)

. Designed industrial packaging for vehicle parts and accessories.

. Owned design process from new packaging concept through prototyping,

testing and implementation.

. Collaborated with manufacturing teams to develop cost efficient,

ergonomic solutions to packaging related issues.

. Quoted out packaging designs to qualified vendors.

. Phased out expendable packaging concepts and initiated sustainable

alternatives.

Henkel Consumer Adhesives / Avon, OH

Packaging Intern (July 2007 - January 2008)

. Engineered scenarios to optimize pallet, trucking and warehouse

efficiencies.

. Designed ergonomic packaging configurations for manufacturing teams.

. Issued documentation for approved packaging designs.

. Independently worked on projects to meet budgetary and functional

requirements.

. Interacted with suppliers to design, develop and quote different

packaging options.

Computer Skills:

. CAPE, TOPS

. SAP

. MATLAB

. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access

. Solid Works, Pro E, Artios CAD

Education:

Michigan State University

B.S. Packaging (August 2008)

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